Thank you for your interest in the 2014 Thomasville Police Department Survey. The time period for collecting the survey data has expired and therefore the survey is now closed. Thank you.
Dear Thomasville Resident,
Thank you for participating in this survey regarding the performance of the Thomasville Police Department. Researchers from Thomas University are conducting this survey for the City of Thomasville and the Thomasville Police Department. We want to hear your thoughts about how the Police Department is doing. You may decide to answer this survey or you can disregard it - it is strictly up to you, but we really hope you will take the time (@5-7 minutes) to tell us what you think. Survey results will be published and used to improve police service to the community.
This is an anonymous and totally voluntary survey and the survey results will be summarized so that individual data will not be released. This information is being collected by the Thomas University Division of Social Work and has been reviewed by the Thomas University Institutional Review Board. This survey is intended for Thomasville Residents only. Should you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Dr. Debra Gresham at 229-226-1621 x 1121 or dgresham@thomasu.edu .
Informed Consent
How Are We Doing?
On a scale of 1 to 5 - please rate the following items:
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Please rate how you feel about your personal safety in your neighborhood (1=Never safe, 5 = Always safe) |
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In your opinion, is crime in the part of the city where you live decreasing or increasing? (1=decreasing greatly, 3=same, 5=Increasing greatly) |
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How much trust do you have in the Thomasville Police Department? (1=No trust at all, 5=Complete Trust) |
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How often do you believe the race of a citizen effects how Thomasville Police Officers do their job? (1=Never a factor, 5=Always a factor) |
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If you were to witness a crime being committed, how likely would you be to report it to the Thomasville Police Department? (1=I would never report it, 5=I would always report it) |
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Overall, how would you rate your satisfaction with the Thomasville Police Department? (1=Not satisfied at all, 5=Totally satisfied) |
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The Police Department and You
Please tell us a little bit about your experience with the Thomasville Police Department and/or any experiences with crime that you have had within the past year.
Crime and You
Within the past TWO years, have you...
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Been the victim of a crime committed in the City of Thomasville?
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If "Yes", what type of crime?
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Was the crime reported to the Thomasville Police Department?
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If you did report the crime, how satisfied were you with how the Police Department responded?
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If you didn't report the crime, please explain you why chose not to do so:
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Within the past 4 years, have you ever personally witnessed a Thomasville Police Officer mistreating a citizen?
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If you answered "yes", please describe:
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What do you think?
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In your opinion, what should be the top 3 priorities for the Thomasville Police Department?
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Please comment on the strengths of the Thomasville Police Department.
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Please comment on the weaknesses of the Thomasville Police Department.
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Please provide any suggestions on how the Police Department can improve its service or performance.
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A Little About You
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Are you a resident of the City of Thomasville?
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Relative to the center of the City of Thomasville (at the intersection of Broad and Jackson streets) - where do you live?
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How many years have you lived in your current residence?
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Do you rent or own your current residence?
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What is your racial background?
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What is your educational background?
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What is the estimated family income for your household?
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Which of the following Thomasville Police Department Programs do you have knowledge of?
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Which of the following related programs are you familiar with?
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What is last name of the Chief of Police in Thomasville?
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